Speaker & headphone stories

  • Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

    23 Sep 2008 5:27 PM

    Sony unveiled an ultra-thin TV, a rubbable laptop and an unusual tube speaker, amongst other things at its Uchi event today.

  • Digital radio gets a new name, plus...

    11 Sep 2008 4:01 PM

    In the lead-up to the official launch of digital radio in May next year, a new website and advertising campaign promoting it was unveiled in Sydney today.

  • Digital radio goes national mid-2009

    09 Sep 2008 6:48 PM

    In May 2009, you'll be able to hear rock and talk stations alike through the goodness of digital radio — across Australia.

  • Where vinyl records are born

    04 Jul 2008 11:01 AM

    Ever wondered how records are made? Come on a voyage to the land of vinyl as CNET News.com's Daniel Terdiman visits United Record Pressing in Nashville, Tennessee.

  • Internet killed the (digital) radio star

    19 Jun 2008 4:06 PM

    During a trip to the US four years ago, I rented a car fitted with an XM satellite radio — which gave me well over 100 radio stations, each carrying a continuous stream of crystal-clear talk radio or music in a surprising array of genres.

  • Sony announces 1080p Bravia range

    13 Jun 2008 4:27 PM

    Sony has unveiled its 2008 range of Bravia LCDs which include new processing capabilities and better compatibility with other devices.

  • Subwoofer set-up guide

    15 May 2008 3:31 PM

    Merely buying a great subwoofer is no guarantee you'll wind up with great bass — properly setting it up in your home is crucial. This guide will tell you how to get the most from your subwoofer.

  • JVC, Kenwood officially hook up

    13 May 2008 11:07 AM

    The two Japanese audio equipment makers will combine to form JVC Kenwood Holdings, which will focus on car electronics, home electronics, and professional wireless systems.

  • A BMW for the lounge room

    29 Apr 2008 3:13 PM

    You can get Lamborghini laptops and Porsche phones; now, if you're willing to stump up some serious cash, you can get BMW-designed speakers.

  • Bowers & Wilkins makes Diamonds from marble

    26 Mar 2008 12:14 PM

    Bowers & Wilkins has come up with a design for their Signature Diamond speakers that encases the tweeter in a marble housing.

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Reviews

  • Bose SoundDock 10

    While it's expensive and isn't loaded with features, the Bose SoundDock 10 is classy looking and sounds excellent for a compact iPod/iPhone speaker.

    Specs: ipod speakers

  • Logitech G330

    The G330 may not sound great, but it's certainly one of the most comfortable headphones around.

    Specs: Headphones

  • Altec Lansing Mix iMT800

    The design of Altec Lansing's Mix iMT800 may not appeal to everyone, but its winning combination of good performance, lots of oomph and portability makes it one of the best iPod speaker options out there.